MUP = The Center for Measuring University Performance is a research enterprise focused on the competitive national context for major research universities

There are no quotas, neither for individual countries, nor for particular academic disciplines. The selection committees comprise academics from all fields of specialisation and make independent decisions based solely on the applicant's academic record. They support people, not projects. The Fellowships for Experienced Researchers are available to all qualified applicants while the Research Award is by nomination only.

Supports grantees within Higher Education and Scholarship, Scholarly Communications, Research in Information Technology, Museums and Art Conservation, Performing Arts and Conservation and the Environment.

Promotes research in chemistry and the life sciences, broadly interpreted, and particularly to foster the invention of methods, instruments and materials that will open up new avenues of research in science. - LIMITED

Intended to foster the early career development of researchers with backgrounds in the physical/computational sciences whose work addresses biological questions and who are dedicated to pursuing a career in academic research.

Proposals must be in the area of basic biomedical, disease oriented, translational, or molecular, genetic, or pharmacological epidemiology research. Proposals that are in the area of epidemiology should contact BWF to determine the eligibility of the proposal. Proposals in health services research or involving large-scale clinical trials are ineligible.

Encourages initiatives by those living and working closest to where problems are located; to promote collaboration among the nonprofit, government and business sectors; and to ensure participation by men and women from diverse communities and all levels of society.

To be given to individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, social, behavioral or engineering sciences.

Awarded annually to individuals, teams (up to four individuals), companies or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to the Nation's economic, environmental and social well-being through the development and commercialization of technological products, processes and concepts; technological innovation; and development of the Nation's technological manpower.

Offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations.

Invitation required -
Fellowships for Science and Engineering allow the nation's most promising young professors to pursue their research. At this time, Washington State University has not been invited.

Invitation required - Recognizes outstanding scientists and engineers who, early in their careers, show exceptional potential for leadership at the frontiers of knowledge. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their independent research careers. The PECASE award is an honorary award and does not provide additional funds.

An outstanding opportunity for exceptional mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health to experience and participate in health policy processes at the federal level.

Attempts to harness the creative forces of globalization to ensure that the tools and technologies that have significantly improved the human condition in many parts of the world during the past half century are accessible today to more people, more fully, in more places.

The Secretary's Annual Honor Awards are the most prestigious awards given at the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The purpose of Honor Awards is to provide high-level recognition to deserving USDA employees at all grade levels and private citizens who have made outstanding contributions supporting USDA's mission.

The President's National Medal of Science; NSF Alan T. Waterman Award; Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM); Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST); The Vannevar Bush Award for Public Understanding of Science; Public Service Award.